valve cover gasket installation issue

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
198,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LUIS ALVARADO2
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the center rings of the set are not going all the way in, they are too tight, how do i get them all the way if, is there a trick? do they have to go all the way in? the old ones seem to be.
the cover is plastic, so i don't want to hit it too hard and brake it.
Nov 9, 2021 at 7:00 AM
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Hello,

It is recommended to use a tube seal installer when putting the seals back in. This will help them go into the slot.

See picture below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-valve-cover-gasket
Nov 9, 2021 at 12:27 PM